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Love Lithium? Why Modern Motorcycle Batteries May Be the Wrong Upgrade for Classic Bikes
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Lithium motorcycle batteries have become increasingly fashionable in recent years, driven by their widespread use in consumer electronics, electric vehicles and modern machinery. Smaller, lighter and capable of delivering high cranking power, they are often marketed as an obvious upgrade over traditional lead-acid batteries. But are they really suitable for classic motorcycles? In this archive…
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Beta vs Abba: Two Professional Motorcycle Stands Put to the Test
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Choosing the right motorcycle stand is not just about convenience — it’s about safety, stability and protecting both bike and mechanic. In this Tool of the Month feature, experienced tool specialist Ralph Ferrand puts two respected options under the spotlight: a single-sided paddock stand from Beta Tools and the long-established Abba Superbike Stand. Ralph, who…
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Award Winners Announced at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, Newark
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The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Motorcycle Show at Newark Showground once again delivered an outstanding display of classic and historic motorcycles, with bike entries judged across a wide range of categories over the weekend. With hundreds of machines on display indoors, the judging reflected not only immaculate restorations but also originality, sympathetic preservation and…
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Norton Roadholder Forks Explained: The Suspension That Redefined Motorcycle Handling
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Norton Roadholder forks have been synonymous with exceptional motorcycle handling since the late 1940s, particularly when paired with the legendary Norton Featherbed frame. But were Roadholders genuinely revolutionary — or did clever marketing play a role in their enduring reputation? The Roadholder name emerged as Norton’s telescopic fork design gained notoriety during the immediate post-war…
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Live Promotions and Mallory Park launch the 1000 Bikes Revival as part of the circuit’s 70th Anniversary celebrations
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Live Promotions Events Ltd – one of the UK’s largest automotive event organisers – has teamed up with the legendary Mallory Park Circuit to launch a brand-new celebration of motorcycling heritage and performance: The 1000 Bikes Revival.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Review: Why This ‘Super Single’ Proves Bigger Isn’t Always Better
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Royal Enfield’s Himalayan has always occupied a unique space in the motorcycling world: simple, robust, and designed for real-world riding rather than headline horsepower. With the arrival of the Himalayan 450, Royal Enfield has taken that philosophy forward, refining the original concept without losing what made it so appealing. The Himalayan 450 replaces the much-loved…
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AMCA to Attend the Classic Dirt Bike Show 2026 at Telford
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The Amateur Motor Cycle Association (AMCA) will be attending the Classic Dirt Bike Show at the Telford International Centre, taking place on February 7–8, 2026. Founded in 1932, the AMCA is one of the UK’s most established and respected off-road motorcycling organisations. It is a legally permitting off-road body, overseeing competition and participation across a…
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RIDE & SKID IT brings speedway expertise to the Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show
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Visitors to the Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show, held at the Telford International Centre on February 7–8, 2026, will have a chance to meet the team behind Ride & Skid It – one of the UK’s leading speedway experience day providers. Ride & Skid It delivers thrilling, professionally run speedway training days using 125cc speedway…
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SAMMY MILLER MBE Inducted into the FIM Hall of Fame: A Historic Honour for a Motorcycling Legend
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Sammy Miller MBE has been named one of the first four inductees into the newly established FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) Hall of Fame, officially recognised on 6th December in Lausanne, Switzerland, in honour of his exceptional lifetime contribution to motorcycling. On Saturday morning, after a walk to the lakeside, Sammy and Sharon (Museum and…
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TRADE FOCUS: The Original Cylinder Head Shop
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Cylinder Head Shop (CHS) has been a leading name in specialist cylinder-head engineering since 1988. Based in Louth, Lincolnshire, CHS has built a strong national and international reputation for precision cylinder-head work across both classic and modern motorcycles and cars. Originally established to meet the demand for valve-seat conversions following the switch from leaded to…
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